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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 23, 2004
Scott R. Smith, Chaska, MN (US);
Steven E. Walak, Natick, MA (US);
Lixiao Wang, Long Lake, MN (US);
Jan Weber, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Sheng-ping Zhong, Northborough, MA (US);
Scott R. Smith, Chaska, MN (US);
Steven E. Walak, Natick, MA (US);
Lixiao Wang, Long Lake, MN (US);
Jan Weber, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Sheng-Ping Zhong, Northborough, MA (US);
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
Medical devices that are visible by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and optionally, other imaging techniques, are described. In some embodiments, a medical device adapted for insertion into the body includes an elongated shaft and an electrically conductive path extending spirally about a portion of the shaft. The conductive path is capable of being connected to a current source. The medical device can further include one or more contrast agents (such as MRI contrast agents, radiopaque materials, and/or ultrasound visible materials), which can be arranged in a predetermined manner.